Disease Intervention Specialist II, or III

Job Posting Title
Disease Intervention Specialist II, or III

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 HIV/STD Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
November 01, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $58,000.00 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: 3017 N Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: Up to $58,000.00 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Description: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the planning, development and implementation of disease control and prevention programs and activities, including consultation, investigations, training and counseling concerning sexually transmitted diseases, and programs related to other communicable diseases.

Duties:

• Provides treatment consultation to clinics and county health departments on sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
  
• Consults with local health officers, private physicians, school officials, and others on the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
  
• Participates in the development of various programs, preparation of field procedures and information, and other activities related to program direction.
  
• Provides training and information on assigned programs in schools, public and private facilities, and to the general public.
  
• Interviews patients and contacts to gather information concerning infections or exposure to various types of communicable diseases; consults with private physicians to stimulate case reporting, obtain information on treated cases, provide information on diagnostic and treatment techniques, and secure permission to apply epidemiological process to private patients.
  
• Assists in statewide screening programs on sexually transmitted diseases through coordination of laboratory efforts to assure timely reporting of positive findings indicative of such diseases.
  
• Participates in special projects with federal and local public health agencies; cooperates with volunteer health groups in disease prevention and control programs.
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Level II: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, health science, social science, or a closely related field and two years of qualifying experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist and the ability to work with a moderate level of independence, or six years experience in performing duties such as HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infection public health investigations, testing, or preventive programs, or as a public health nurse, phlebotomist, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, health science, social science, or a closely related field and three years of qualifying experience as a Disease Intervention Specialist and the ability to work with a moderate level of independence, or seven years experience in performing duties such as HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infection public health investigations, testing, or preventive programs, or as a public health nurse, phlebotomist, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valued Knowledge, skills and abilities

This position must have knowledge of research and survey methodologies; of existing programs related to the area to which assigned; and of community resources available for diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge of various types of communicable diseases; of state and federal laws concerning the treatment and reporting of various types of infections or exposure to various diseases; of medical and epidemiological aspects of diseases; of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of disease or infections; and of the principles of interviewing and training. Ability is required to work with groups and individuals; to provide information concerning communicable diseases; and to interview and gather information.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Combination of office, vehicle, and public establishments with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. In state travel is required to attend local community meetings and schools. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Telework: This position is Hybrid and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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